More Bad News for the Rey Movie as Daisy Ridley Signs On for New Action Thriller

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 Daisy Ridley’s packed schedule grows even busier as she boards a new high-stakes thriller, raising fresh questions about the timeline of Star Wars: New Jedi Order.


Introduction

Daisy Ridley is returning to the big screen in a brand-new action thriller—though the news may spell further delays for her highly anticipated Star Wars comeback. While Ridley was confirmed to reprise her role as Rey in Star Wars: New Jedi Order, updates on the project have been scarce. Now, with the actor committing to another major production, the wait for her Jedi return may grow even longer.

Ridley Leads Pierre Morel’s New Action Thriller

Deadline confirms that Daisy Ridley will star in The Good Samaritan, an action thriller directed by Pierre Morel (Taken) and written by Matthew Ian Cirulnick (Rambo: Last Blood). Filming is slated to begin in spring 2026 in Brisbane, Australia—potentially overlapping with tentative timelines for New Jedi Order.

The film will be produced by Mark Canton, Dorothy Canton, Renee Tab, and David Hopwood, with Morel, Cirulnick, and several others on board as executive producers.


Plot: A Rescue Gone Terribly Wrong

Ridley stars as Dr. Rosalind Carver, a successful entrepreneur whose life is upended after she and her husband rescue an injured man near Indonesia. What begins as an act of compassion spirals into a violent conspiracy:

  • Their yacht disappears

  • Her husband is abducted

  • Rosalind becomes the target of pirates and corrupt officials

Forced to trust Sean Fuller, a mysterious private military contractor, she must navigate a deadly web of betrayal in a world where no one is who they seem.

Morel praised the film’s “raw realism” and Ridley’s intelligence and resilience in the role, describing the story as a Hitchcock-inspired collision between two damaged souls.

Producers Call It “Smart,” “Riveting,” and “Electrifying”

Executive producer Mark Canton expressed enthusiasm over the project, calling The Good Samaritan a “smart and riveting story” designed to push Ridley into intense, high-stakes territory. Casting beyond Ridley has not yet been announced, and the film is currently seeking a distributor following its pitch at the American Film Market.

A Busy Slate for Ridley Outside Star Wars

Since the Skywalker Saga concluded, Ridley has steadily built a diverse resume with films such as:

Her upcoming lineup is equally crowded, including projects like We Bury the Dead, The Last Resort, Mind Fall, Dedication, Me vs. Me, Killa Bee, and Federico.

This increasingly packed schedule adds to uncertainty surrounding Star Wars: New Jedi Order, first announced in 2023 and still inching through development.

Star Wars Will Move Forward Without Rey—for Now

While Ridley prepares for The Good Samaritan, the Star Wars film universe isn’t standing still. Lucasfilm has two movies officially dated:

  • The Mandalorian and Grogu — May 2026

  • Star Wars: Starfighter (starring Ryan Gosling) — May 2027

These releases will help fill the theatrical gap as fans wait—possibly longer than expected—for Rey’s next chapter.


Conclusion

Daisy Ridley stepping into another major film role brings excitement for fans of high-octane thrillers, but it also signals more turbulence for Star Wars: New Jedi Order. With a new action project filming in 2026 and several titles already in the pipeline, Ridley’s next turn as Rey may remain on hold. Still, with other Star Wars films arriving soon, the galaxy far, far away isn’t going dark—just waiting for its Jedi to return.



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